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The Why’s of Catholic Belief

Questions Covered:

  • 07:29 - How is Christ present at Mass all over the world each Sunday? 
  • 16:35 - Why do we believe in purgatory and what is it all about? 
  • 21:12 - During Vatican II, active participation in the Mass was encouraged. What does that mean? 
  • 29:25 - What did St. Paul say about the Eucharist? 
  • 32:18 - What is a devotion to a saint or Mary? 
  • 35:47 - Is praying the rosary necessary for salvation?  
  • 42:07 - What is the source of the mystical body of Christ and how does it relate to suffering? 
  • 47:20 - How is it that Jesus dying on the Cross saved us all? 
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